Vice President | Real Assets | Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
Citco is seeking a Vice President for Real Assets Fund Accounting in Abu Dhabi. The role involves full-scope fund accounting for real estate funds, including financial reporting, client management, and team leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Maintain and control the general ledger and various sub ledgers
- Process standard and complex bookkeeping entries
- Prepare trial balances and work paper products
- Prepare financial statements, footnotes, partner capital statements, and LP/GP allocations
- Prepare and analyze complex Excel spreadsheets and financial data
- Review real estate fund clients' partnership agreements, PPMs, and other fund materials
- Participate in the implementation of fund structures onto the accounting system
- Monitor compliance with client agreements, including Service Level Agreements
- Monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables
- Process wire transfer payments on behalf of clients
- Liaise with property management companies and internal/external parties, including auditors and legal counsel
- Assist in client audit procedures
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- Designated accountant or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA
- 10+ years of public/private real estate accounting experience
- Experienced in preparing and reviewing general ledgers and financial statements
- Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
- Advanced MS Excel; proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint
- Strong knowledge of Yardi, Investran, eFront
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
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Job Description
- VP Real Estate Fund Accounting
- Abu Dhabi
- Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide.
About Citco
- Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide.
- With more than $3 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end to end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.
About The Team & Business Line
- Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected.
- Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.
- As a core member of our Fund Accounting team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.
Your Role
- You will be responsible for the full scope of fund accounting activities.
Accounting & Reporting
- Maintain and control the general ledger and various sub ledgers
- Process standard and complex bookkeeping entries
- Prepare trial balances and work paper products
- Prepare financial statements, footnotes, partner capital statements, and LP/GP allocations
- Prepare and analyze complex Excel spreadsheets and financial data
- Specialist with accounting granularities including consolidation process for complex fund structures.
- Strong knowledge of Luxembourgish fund vehicles including UK REITs
- Proficient with GAAP knowledge (IFRS, LUX GAAP and conversions) and be able to produce technical accounting memos when required.
Client & Fund Management
- Review real estate fund clients' partnership agreements, PPMs, and other fund materials
- Participate in the implementation of fund structures onto the accounting system
- Monitor compliance with client agreements, including Service Level Agreements
- Monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables
- Process wire transfer payments on behalf of clients
- Liaise with property management companies and internal/external parties, including auditors and legal counsel
- Assist in client audit procedures
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a primary contact point for clients, responding to and resolving queries or escalating where necessary
- Uphold client centricity in close coordination with client service leads and across functions
- Interact with management and clients on reporting and operational matters
- Train and support team members in their development
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- Designated accountant or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA
- 10+ years of public/private real estate accounting experience
- Experienced in preparing and reviewing general ledgers and financial statements
- Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
Technical Skills
- Advanced MS Excel; proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint
- Strong knowledge of Yardi, Investran, eFront
Additional Assets
- Experience in Limited Partnership accounting
- Background in private equity/real estate fund administration
- Familiarity with tax efficient European structures, related investment vehicles, and regulatory requirements
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